12 Classy And Appropriate Gift Ideas For Your Secretary

Finding a good secretary is like striking gold, so make sure they know how much you appreciate them with a little gift from time to time.

Having a good secretary or assistant to support and work alongside you in the workplace is invaluable.

In fact, it can even be the defining line between being successful or not.

As an able secretary can make your life so much easier by keeping you organised, fielding calls and inquiries, and dealing with multiple tasks so you have the time and space to be able to get on with your work.

So if you have struck gold and found someone who you really appreciate, make sure you show that appreciation by rewarding them with a little gift from time to time.

However, you need to be careful not to cross the boss-colleague line, which means it's important to make sure the gift is an appropriate one that doesn't make them feel uncomfortable.

So with that in mind I've put together the following list of potential gift ideas for your secretary that all fall on the classy and safe side of that fine line.

1. A Box Of Godiva Chocolates

 A luxury box of chocolates is always a solid gift option for your secretary, especially if they're known for having a sweet tooth.

With my recommendation being the Godiva Chocolatier Gold box, as not only are the chocolates delicious, the gold box and bow make it look like an awesome gift too.

And any other sweet treats would also work well here, such as boxes of their favourite muffins, cupcakes, and cookies.

2. An Insulated Mug For Their Coffee On The Commute

Secretaries need to be switched on and full of energy from the first minute of the day until the last to ensure everything runs smoothly in the office.

Which means the morning cup of coffee is vital for many, and that includes having one before they step foot into work.

So a great gift for your secretary is to get them a travel coffee mug that allows them to drink their first coffee while on the commute.

And a great choice for this is the YETI Rambler tumbler, which will keep their drink hot for the entire journey.

3. A Stylish Tote Bag for All Their Essentials On The Commute

Another gift idea that can make their commute more comfortable is to get them a stylish tote bag which can house all their daily essentials.

And one that looks classy and has compartments for all their important stuff is the Bellroy Tokyo tote bag, which comes in a variety of colours depending on their tastes.

So this is a gift that is both thoughtful and functional.

4. AirPods To Make The Commute More Entertaining

Most of us like to listen to podcasts, audiobooks or music on our commute these days to make it more entertaining.

So a pair of Apple AirPods Pro would be an awesome gift idea for your secretary if they don't already own a pair.

As these earphones not only have fantastic sound quality, they are wireless, meaning they are super easy to plug in to their ears and use while in transit.

5. A Smart Mug That Keeps Their Coffee Warm

Secretaries have to constantly keep so many plates spinning throughout the day, that many much needed cups of coffee tend to go cold as they are too busy to get to them.

So a gift they'd really appreciate is the Ember Smart mug 2.

As this is a smart mug that keeps the temperature of their drink at the right heat to drink, no matter how long they leave it for.

So no cup of coffee or tea will ever go to waste again!

6. Some Table Plants To Brighten Up Their Desk

Having some pot plants on their desk at work can really brighten up your secretaries day and put them in a good mood.

Which makes The Trio Garden by Lula's Garden such a top gift idea.

As these attractive succulents are also extremely low maintenance, only needing to be watered every 7-10 days.

Making them ideal for a busy workspace.

7. A Foot Rest To Make Them More Comfortable

Your secretary will always be too busy to ever get the chance to figuratively put their feet up, but you can buy them a gift that lets them put them feet up literally.

As the Ergofoam foot rest will allow them to slip off their shoes and rest their feet to relieve stress and keep them comfortable.

And these foot rests also help them to maintain a healthy sitting posture at their desk, so this is a gift that can help them out in many ways.

8. A Dammit Doll To Take Out Their Frustrations On

A secretaries job can be super stressful at times, as they constantly field calls and requests while trying to organise everyone else's work lives and schedules.

So a fun little gift to get them is a Dammit doll.

As these stress relief dolls are designed to allow them to take out their frustration on, as they can hit them against the desk, throw them across the room, twist and pull them to their hearts content.

Making them a great pressure relief valve when they need one!

9. Scented Candles To Help Them Relax

It's important that your secretary can switch off when they get home from a long day in the office.

So our next gift idea is to treat them to some scented candles, such as the set above by Chesapeake Bay.

As these candles give off soothing aromas that can really help them to relax and unwind, meaning they'll be refreshed and re-energised for the following days challenges.

10. A Spa Gift Set To Pamper Themselves With

Another gift idea to help your secretary to relax and unwind after work is to get them a spa gift set.

As this way they can pamper and treat themselves to a relaxing and rejuvenating evening, and forget the stresses of the day.

And one that would be really well received as a gift is the Pamper Pink gift box by Boxfox.

As this contains calming bath salts, a rose prosecco scented candle, a face sheet mask, a silk sleeping mask, and a cookie butter chocolate bar.

11. The Office DVD To Give Them A Good Laugh

At the end of a long working day, having a good belly laugh can be a great way of relieving stress and letting it all go.

And what better way for your secretary to do that than with the gift of The Office: The Complete Series DVD.

As not only is this a great show, it also deals with all the office politics and ridiculousness they will come into contact with on a daily basis.

Which helps to put a bit of levity on things again!

12. A Gift Card To Their Favourite Store/Coffee House

When it comes to the gift that your secretary would probably want the most, then it would most likely be the cash.

However, just giving them the cash doesn't always feel right, and can cause them problems tax wise if they have to declare it.

So an alternative to this is to get them a gift card to their favourite store, restaurant, or coffee house, which they can then use instead of their own cash.

And an Amazon gift card works well too, as you can pretty much buy anything you need on there nowadays!

Rounding Up

Being a secretary is a tough and stressful job, as you have to be the backbone of the office, keeping everything and everyone organised and happy.

So if you have a secretary that makes this tough job look easy, get them a gift that shows just how much you appreciate their work.

As each of the gift ideas for secretaries that I've given you here are ones that can be a winner with them.